Personal Injury

Stephen Schultz | October 11, 2024 | Personal Injury

The St. Louis Zoo has brought fascination and joy to children and adults alike for more than a century now. Nevertheless, no activity is completely risk-free, and people do get hurt there from time to time. If you do get hurt, it’s important that you know just how to react. If you’ve suffered an injury… read more

Stephen Schultz | September 27, 2024 | Personal Injury

Knowing how to get compensation can be confusing if you ever get hurt. Two main ways to seek financial help in Missouri are through workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. They both aim to support those who are injured but work differently. An attorney can explain these options simply, helping you decide which path to… read more

Stephen Schultz | September 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

Several factors should be considered when looking for a safe neighborhood for you and your family. Finding your forever home in a neighborhood you have never been to could be complicated and frustrating. St. Louis has an especially high violent crime rate. The violent crime rate per 1,000 residents is 14.7, while the national median… read more

Stephen Schultz | August 17, 2024 | Personal Injury

When hiring a personal injury attorney in Missouri, you need to consider whether you want to hire an attorney or a trial attorney. In short, most of us think about trial lawyers or litigators when we think about attorneys. We envision what we see on television and in movies – an attorney aggressively arguing a… read more

Stephen Schultz | August 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

The amount you receive for a personal injury settlement in St. Louis, MO, depends on many factors. Generally, the breakdown of the basic personal injury settlement includes: Attorney’s Fees Most St. Louis personal injury lawyers take cases for a contingency fee. They are only paid after they win your case and recover money for your… read more

Stephen Schultz | August 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

It may sound shocking, but around 60,000 Americans die from exsanguination every year, according to a review from The New England Journal of Medicine. Also referred to as hemorrhaging, exsanguination means bleeding to death. It is often the result of a catastrophic injury. An injured person’s bleeding may be visible or internal. In all cases,… read more

Stephen Schultz | June 6, 2024 | Personal Injury

Assumption of risk, not to be confused with assumption of liability, is an ‘affirmative defense’ to a personal injury claim. This defense only applies to certain types of personal injury claims. The way it works is that the plaintiff files a personal injury claim, and the defendant responds with an assumption of risk defense. Although… read more

Stephen Schultz | May 3, 2024 | Personal Injury

When another party causes an accident or personal injury in Missouri, the victim can sue that party for economic and non-economic damages. Damages are the financial losses, pain, and suffering that you experience because of a personal injury or accident. When you hire a St. Louis injury lawyer, you might wonder if what you tell… read more

Stephen Schultz | April 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

Many people in St. Louis County, Missouri, are living with a disability. Disabled children and adults and their dependents can turn to state and federal programs to assist with utilities, medical care, and income. Employer-sponsored or private disability insurance can provide monthly benefits.  Many people with disabilities qualify for at least one program to provide… read more

Stephen Schultz | March 15, 2024 | Personal Injury

Visiting a lawyer’s office for a consultation? A consultation has several purposes. There, you will discuss your case, assess your legal options, and decide whether the lawyer with whom you will meet is a good fit. Here are nine things you should know about a free personal injury lawyer consultation in Columbia, Missouri. 1. You… read more